This is the year you get up and speak!
While you’re probably not planning to speak in front of an arena full of people, even a presentation during an office meeting can seem daunting. Joy Loverde shares her tips for becoming a better speaker.
Category: Speaking
6 tips for delivering criticism
When somebody messes up or doesn’t live up to expectations, feedback is important so they can improve, but the criticism must be delivered in a proper way so the receiver takes it to heart. Here are some tips for giving negative feedback.
Say what needs to be said
Assertiveness doesn’t come naturally to everyone, so you might find it difficult to speak up when you feel you’ve been wronged. But with practice and a calm demeanor you can learn how.
Communicate well in a new job
Here’s how to start off on the right foot and communicate with your new colleagues.
Fun with the giant dictionary: November ’17
In which we open to a random part of a 2,500-page old-school dictionary to discover etymological gold.
Words, Words, Words: October ’17
Write it right, say it right, spell it right.
How to speak to executives
Executives are people just like you, and they appreciate being spoken to as you would a colleague. It’s time to shed your nervousness and realize that’s going to be you someday!
Ouch! The harshest presentation scorecard ever
Steel yourself—we want you to put your upcoming talk through this aggressive 12-point test. Our goal is to poke, nitpick and annoy until you have all your bases covered and can come off like an awesome leader, not a text reader.Let the tough love begin!
Ditch these overused words at work
Three words to delete from your vocabulary.
Time for you to speak up in meetings
Introverted? That’s just fine—but making your presence known in meetings is both important and totally doable.